From Navy corpsman to community advocate: 51ÁÔÆæ public health student finds his purpose
Inspired by his time serving as a hospital corpsman, Michael Figueroa Osorio is pursuing his passion for public health at UW-Milwaukee.
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51ÁÔÆæ professor helps nurses improve care for trauma victims
Peninnah Kako has spent her life caring for people in need. Now she helps Wisconsin nurses provide better care for sexual-assault victims.
A lifelong love of words brings 51ÁÔÆæ professor back to Milwaukee
Derrick Harriell fell in love with language at a young age. Now, the poet and professor of creative writing shares his passion with future generations.
Captivated by research, 51ÁÔÆæ student pursues career in water quality and safety
51ÁÔÆæ student Jena Choi aims to combine research and outreach to improve water quality and help communities understand the value of clean, safe water.
The human lens: 51ÁÔÆæ alum turns untold stories into award-winning films
Josh Rosenberg fell in love with storytelling at 51ÁÔÆæ. Now, he makes Oscar-winning short documentaries.
From Lake Malawi to Lake Michigan: A scientist’s lifelong dive into freshwater research
Harvey Bootsma has spent decades studying Lake Michigan’s ecosystems. His work helps further the health of freshwater systems worldwide.
51ÁÔÆæ researcher reconstructs ancient landscapes from the Midwest to Mars
Libby Ives earned her PhD in geosciences at 51ÁÔÆæ. Now she studies ancient landscapes to uncover new insights about a planet’s environment.
Family tragedy spurs 51ÁÔÆæ alum in work to save lives with AI
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, Deepak Arora developed an AI-powered safety device to warn caregivers about potential accidents.
51ÁÔÆæ student taps into her love of bugs to fight antibiotic-resistant organisms
Kieyarrah Dennis is a PhD student in 51ÁÔÆæ’s School of Freshwater Sciences. Her research is helping combat the pathogens we’re exposed to in our water.
51ÁÔÆæ architecture alum wins awards, builds bridges for Black architects
51ÁÔÆæ architecture alum Richie Hands is winning major awards for his work in the field, and he’s passing on what he knows to the next generation.